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RE12 SFK

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SFK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 131,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 116,030 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 116,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,701 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,245 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 80,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 74,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 67,723 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 18 May 2018 58,218 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 58,216 miles

Steering system excessively tight wants to steer to the right electric motor? (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Front tyre on approx 3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres showing age cracks in tread

Pass 16 May 2017 49,948 miles

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Rear brake pads about 70% worn

Fail 15 May 2017 49,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 205/60 r16 92v (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Rear brake pads about 70% worn

Pass 23 May 2016 40,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,564 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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RE12 SFK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 74,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 SFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE12 SFK registered?

RE12 SFK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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